JavaPrimo Coffee House Cafe & More - ARKADELPHIA

"JavaPrimo has good tasting food and coffee. You can also combine a vegetarian selection. The stuff is kind, polite and their service fast."

"Cozy little cafe in downtown Arkadelphia. We stopped here for lunch on our way to Dallas on Friday. Like most downtowns, parking is somewhat limited, but we didn't have a hard time finding a spot. The restaurant does not have a ton of seating, and they were busier than we expected they would be. A couple people were in line before us, but the gentleman taking orders kindly passed us a menu so we could browse while we waited. There's also a few interesting gifts and products for sale stocked on some of the walls, so that also helped pass the time. It's a little dimly lit inside so the menu can be a little tough to see. The menu is pretty impressively large for a fairly small establishment, with a lot of cafe type favorites for lunch: paninis, salads, soups, etc. Breakfast and dinner is served here, too, along with cakes and ice cream (or maybe gelato? Didn't look too closely) for dessert and a full coffee menu. They have a fun option that reminds me a bit of Panera's You Pick 2 deal where you can pick a combination of two items, e.g. soup + salad, half a panini + soup, pasta salad + chicken salad, and so on. My parents and I both opted for this option. They split a full grilled cheese and a half chef salad and I ordered a half salad (can't remember the name of it but it came with chicken, butternut squash, and candied walnuts) and a cup of tomato bisque. The man who passed us the menu also took our order and he was very patient with us and our questions. We thought we were going to have to sit outside and he assured us he'd bring our order out to us if we did; fortunately, a table opened up just in time for us to slide in. Another staff member came by and cleaned it up for us shortly after we claimed it. We didn't have to wait terribly long for our food, either. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. The grilled cheese was simple but warm and crispy. Both salads were loaded with toppings. I especially enjoyed mine, especially the maple balsamic vinaigrette and the grilled butternut squash. Perfect balance of sweetness with the salty bacon and chicken. The tomato bisque was served suuuuper hot (burnt my tongue, lol), but it was pleasantly creamy, not too thick, and even had large chunks of tomato inside. We ate quickly and made a stop in the restroom before carrying on. It was nice and clean. Overall, a good find! Very glad we stopped here while passing through."

"Super good and smooth espresso. Even the decaf is good, and equally smooth. They offer a variety of flavors and alternative milks. The atmosphere is unbeatable, and fairly unique. It reminds me of coffee houses that I loved in Denver, CO—it has a homey/cozy vibe and has several seating options including booths and regular tables. There is various merchandise spread all around the shop, and it adds to the charm. The baristas are nice and service is quick even while busy. 10/10"

"This is a fantastic, local, small business operation! The owners and staff are contentious, helpful, honest, and customer-focused! Today we were here only for cold drinks, but I've been a customer for over a decade! The dinner salads are huge. The steak sandwich is my most favorite! The breakfast portions are huge and the options are many! I ran into a colleague who made the drive down from Malvern just to eat here, and she confirmed it was worth the special trip! Note that their summer hours are altered from when schools are in season."

"This place is a super adorable cafe with yummy food and a great atmosphere. Seating is great for brunch and a hangout or studying. The primo grounder drink is AMAZING, I got it with salted caramel flavor and it was delish!! I also ordered the chicken salad sandwich with the potato salad, and it was super yummy. Would highly recommend this nook and I will for sure be back when I’m in the area!"